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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Has anyone ever ridden one? How do they compare to Harleys? Have the new Indians come out yet?
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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I'm guessing your asking about the new bikes.
The web site claims that the 2009 Chiefs will be available this fall and50 dealers will openover the next2-3 years.
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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1928 scout is the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden
of course mine is a 1926 scout
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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If you mean the ones from a few years back, all they are is Harley clones with Harley based motors like an S&S. If you mean the old ones pre '53, I couldn't tell you. Never rode one.
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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ORIGINAL: King FLH

If you mean the ones from a few years back, all they are is Harley clones with Harley based motors like an S&S. If you mean the old ones pre '53, I couldn't tell you. Never rode one.

You forgot to mention that they make H-D pricing seem like a deal.
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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My friend has one. Hope he lets me take it for a spin sometime.
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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these are the only current Indian bikes you can buy here in the states:

 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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Road a Scout demo bike in Sturgis back in 2002. Total POS, felt like it would fall apart at any minute. Didn't like it, no sir.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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The 2009 Indian Chief is supposed to debut in fall of 2008. I doubt if they could've picked a worst economy to ressurect the brand.
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Right before they went under the last time, Indian was set to produce their own motors. I'm not sure if that's the case for 2009.
 



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